TED-Ed: Ugly History: The Spanish Inquisition | Kayla Wolf

The Spanish Inquisition began in 1478, initiated by Pope Sixtus IV at the request of Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella to eliminate heresy. It targeted Jews, Muslims, and later, Conversos and Moriscos, forcing conversions or expulsions. Tribunals enforced the Inquisition, often based on anonymous accusations, leading to imprisonment, torture, and public punishments. The Inquisition lasted over 350 years, ending in 1834, leaving a legacy of fear, discrimination, and economic hardship, with significant impacts on religious minorities and Spanish colonial territories.

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